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Giving the AirPods Pro a run for their ANC.A pair of Jabra earbuds has held the top spot in our roundup of the best wireless earbuds for over two years now. The Elite 65t were remarkably capable for what the time was a nascent category, and the Elite 75t cemented the company as a major competitor in the space.Now we have the Elite 85t, which offer bigger drivers for better sound, wireless charging and, most important of all, active noise cancelation. It's Jabra's biggest salvo against the AirPods Pro to date, and the company mostly pulls it off. But the Elite 85t introduction lays bare the concessions companies tend to make when adding premium features to their earbuds.Jump to:DesignSound & ANCDownsideSoftwareCompetitionShould you buy? Jabra Elite 85t Bottom line: An excellent pair of true wirele...

OnePlus 8TThe ideal upgrade$749 at AmazonProsGorgeous 120Hz AMOLED displaySnapdragon 865 with 5G connectivity65W fast chargingAndroid 11 out of the boxDecent camerasConsNo IP ratingNo wireless chargingThe OnePlus 8T delivers the latest hardware you can buy today. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, has 5G connectivity, and you get a flat AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and insane 65W fast charging. Add the fact the phone runs Android 11 out of the box and you get a great overall package.OnePlus 6TShowing its ageSee at OnePlusProsHardware still going strongVibrant AMOLED panelWill be updated to Android 11All-day battery lifeConsCamera doesn't hold upNo water resistanceNo wireless chargingThe OnePlus 6T still has a lot to offer, and the fact the phone will get the Android 11 update is a huge deal. That said, it's starting to show its age, and the camera in particular does not hold...

Samsung's next phone in the M series will have a massive battery.What you need to knowSamsung is set to announce a new M-series smartphone by year's end.The device will pack a hefty 7,000mAh battery.Details are largely unknown, but leaked photos indicate a quad-camera setup.While Samsung includes sizeable batteries in its flagship smartphones, it usually saves the largest capacities for its midrange devices such as the M31, which packs a whopping 6,000mAh battery. It seems Samsung isn't done stuffing its phones with bigger batteries, as reports claim the upcoming Galaxy M12 will follow in the footsteps of the recently released Galaxy M51 by coming equipped with a large capacity of 7,000mAh.91Mobiles reports that the smartphone is being produced at the company's Indian facility, and could be branded as both the M12 or F12, which could change depending on the market. Two similar model numbers seem to indicate this connection: SM-M127F/SM-F127G. 91Mobiles also managed to att...

Like the Moto G9 Play, the G9 Power runs on a Snapdragon 662 chipset.What you need to knowMotorola has quietly released a new Moto G9 series phone.The new Moto G9 Power packs a massive 6,000mAh battery and supports 20W fast charging.It also comes with a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and a 64MP camera.Motorola today announced the Moto G9 Power, its latest budget phone aimed at users who need great battery life. The phone has a massive 6,000mAh battery, which is larger than any other phone that the company has launched so far. The Moto G Power, which is one of the best cheap Android phones Motorola released this year, packs a 5,000mAh battery.Motorola claims the Moto G9 Power can last up to 60 hours on a single charge. The phone also comes with a large 6.8-inch HD+ display, which has a hole-punch cutout on the top-left corner for a 16MP selfie camera. Powering the phone is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 662 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage.On the back of ...

This year posed some very real hurdles for electronics makers but Samsung was able to power through.2020 has been a rough year for phone makers. Sales were down across the board because a lot of people have no disposable income but do already have a phone that still works. At the component level, the first half of 2020 forced companies to stop manufacturing the tiny parts that phones need to function properly.While every company was affected by the economy and sold fewer phones, Samsung seemingly found a way to get around it; a feat Apple wasn't even able to do and we saw the iPhone 12 launch a month later than previous years. Other companies fared much worse because of supply chain issues and Google's four-month late release of the Pixel 4a instantly comes to mind.Now we're finding out that the Galaxy S21 is launching even earlier than we expected and a January 14, 2021 announcement means Samsung is beating its 2020 date by six weeks. Talk about weathering the storm! Samsu...

Best answer: You can find a replacement remote for your Amazon Fire TV Stick at both Amazon as well as at Best Buy. You'll have all the same functions for controlling your Amazon Fire TV Stick as you did with the remote that came in the box.Staying in control: Alexa Voice Remote ($30 at Amazon)Where can you find a replacement Fire TV Stick remote?Television controllers are one of those things that mysteriously go missing, so knowing where to buy a replacement Fire TV Stick remote is probably a good idea. We're happy to report that Amazon has made it easy to get your hands on a new remote for that lost or broken one that came in the box.Amazon has made multiple versions of the Amazon Fire TV Stick, but, thankfully, Amazon has made buying a replacement remote worry-free. The latest controller works with not only the 2020 Fire TV Stick but also the first generation. It will even work with the original Fire TV, Fire TV Cube, Amazon Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and all other versi...

The OnePlus 8 Pro unlocked Android smartphone has dropped to $799.99 on Amazon. That's $200 off its original price and $100 off the discounted price it's been selling for since early September. Either way, it's the lowest the smartphone has ever gone on Amazon.You should know this is just a price match of the OnePlus Black Friday sale that started yesterday, and if you go through the OnePlus website not only do you get the $100 discount you can also get a free pair of OnePlus Buds true wireless earbuds. That's an extra $80 in value if you care about such things.We considered the OnePlus 8 Pro to be one of the best smartphones available on its release earlier this year and gave it 4.5 stars out of 5. The review said, "It may not be perfect in every category, but it's close in many, and the additions of fast wireless charging and IP68 certification, an upgraded camera, significantly better battery, a stunning 120Hz AMOLED panel, and a considerable number of other quality-of-life im...

Virtual private networks typically use dynamic internet protocol addresses due to factors like cost and efficiency, but these can be problematic because they're subject to change and allocated to all users.For anyone who wants their VPN to be as secure as possible and get the best possible online experience, there is an alternative to dynamic IP addresses: dedicated IP. In this article, we explain what dedicated IPs are, what they do, how they benefit users, and which of the best VPNs offer them.What is a dedicated IP?If you sign up for a VPN with a dedicated IP, you'll be provided with a distinct internet protocol address that nobody else can use, that never changes, and that is also different from your actual IP address.On the other hand, people who don't have a dedicated IP will end up using the IP address that has been designated to the VPN server they've connected to. This isn't unique and will also be allocated to anyone else accessing the same server.Dedicated IP add...

There are lots of VPN options available and picking the right one can be a bit difficult. Thankfully, with many Black Friday VPN deals now starting to appear, the financial risk with deciding on your next VPN subscription is much lower. One such deal that just launched is at StrongVPN. It is currently offering a huge 50% discount on your first year which drops your monthly cost down to just $2.91 making it one of the most affordable options available right now.Billed upfront at $34.99, you're saving 50% compared to the regular price of an annual subscription to StrongVPN and even more when you consider the $10 month-to-month cost. The deal also includes 250GB of SugarSync cloud storage which is always nice to have.StrongVPN is compatible with quite a range of devices, including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Fire TV Sticks, and more. The subscription gets you access to over 950 servers in 30 different countries and 59 cities, and there are 59,500 VPN IPs. You can run up to 12 simu...

Young Sheldon will finally be graduating from high school when CBS' hit comedy returns for season 4 this week and we have all the details on how you can watch new episodes of the show on TV or online.Since its premiere back in 2017, The Big Bang Theory spin-off series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro has given fans an inside look at Sheldon Cooper's early life growing up with his family in East Texas. Unlike other nine-year-olds, Sheldon is enrolled in high school due to his unique intellectual capabilities and the fact that he's a child prodigy. However, just like in The Big Bang Theory, he has a hard time fitting in with those around him as a result of his social ineptitude.As season three of Young Sheldon was cut short because of the pandemic, viewers never got to see the finale in which Sheldon was going to graduate from high school. This is why season 4 will begin with his graduation followed by "a nervous breakdown" as Sheldon questions whether or not he's ready to ...

The disappearing messages setting will not affect older messages in the chat.What you need to knowWhatsApp is finally getting a disappearing messages option.The new feature lets users send disappearing messages that are automatically deleted after seven days.The feature will be rolled out to WhatsApp users globally this month.WhatsApp will soon let you send self-destructing messages. The Facebook-owned messaging service today announced a new "disappearing messages" feature, which will automatically delete new messages sent in individual or group chats after seven days.While anyone can enable the disappearing messages option in individual chats, only group admins will be able to enable it in group chats. The feature will begin rolling out globally this month to WhatsApp users on Android, iOS, KaiOS, and the Web.Announcing the new feature, WhatsApp wrote in a blog post: Today, WhatsApp messages often live on our phones forever. While it's great to hold onto memories f...

It's time to take your tunes wireless, and the Aukey EP-T21 true wireless earbuds let you do just that without shelling out a ton of cash in the process. These Bluetooth earbuds normally sell for just under $30, though today you can snag a pair for as low as $20.99 when you clip the coupon on its product page.With this deal, you'll be scoring them at 30% off and a fraction of the price that brand name true wireless earbuds like the Apple AirPods sell at. The 30% discount only applies to the black version of the earbuds, though the white colorway does have a 20% on-page coupon right now.These Aukey true wireless earbuds let you listen to your music wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable wireless connection. Its smart touch controls let you just tap the earbuds to pause or play your music, or answer an incoming call using the built-in noise-cancelling microphones. Aukey includes various sizes of ear tips with these earbuds so you can customize them for a better fitYou'll be a...

When there's just not enough time in the day for you to get the house cleaned up, a smart robot vacuum can be an ideal home helper. Fortunately for you, there's an early Black Friday deal running at Amazon that offers up to 40% off Yeedi robot vacuums for today only. These deals form part of the first day of Amazon's 'Holiday Dash' event that is offering daily deals up until Black Friday.The most affordable option in the sale is the Yeedi K600. At just $89.99, it's a super-affordable way to get a helping hand around the home thanks to a 40% discount. It uses an advanced brushless motor. The motor runs up to 20,000 revolutions per minute to generate powerful suction up to 1500Pa. Its design reduces vacuuming noise to just 55dB which is about the same as a microwave. That means it won't be a huge distraction having this vacuum running.Since it's so slim, it can glide under your couch or bed with ease, eliminating the hassle of trying to clean under large furniture with a traditiona...

The update is expected to become widely available in all markets by next week.What you need to knowOnePlus 8T is picking up a new stable OxygenOS update.The OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update improves system power consumption performance, optimizes network performance, and fixes a few issues.OnePlus has improved the camera stability with the new update.OnePlus today released yet another OxygenOS build for the OnePlus 8T, just a week after the release of the last update. The latest update brings some more optimizations to one of its best Android phones, along with a bunch of bug fixes (via XDA Developers).According to the changelog for the OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update, it improves system power consumption performance to reduce heating, optimizes mobile network connection for better reception, and provides a better camera experience by "optimizing the imaging effect." You can also forward to a better gaming experience, as OnePlus has improved accidental touch prevention and optimized flu...

The 'Theft and Loss' coverage will be an add-on subscription to existing Care+ plans.What you need to knowNew code strings in the Shop Samsung app hint that Care+ may start covering stolen or lost Galaxy devices.The Theft and Loss Subscription will be an add-on to existing plans, however, the added price is unknown as of right now.Samsung Care+ currently costs $3.99, $8.99, $11.99 a month depending on the device.Samsung Care+ is a subscription service that covers accidental damage for Galaxy devices. While the service currently does not provide insurance for theft or loss, recent findings show that things are about to change.Based on a code deep-dive by XDA-Developers, new code strings in version 1.0.21465 of the Shop Samsung Android app reveal that a "Theft and Loss Subscription" will be available to Samsung Care+ subscribers. Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss Subscription: Insurance coverage for loss, theft, and damage. Service contract coverage for accidental damag...

It is expected to be announced later this month, alongside two other new Redmi Note 9 series phones.What you need to knowAs per a new leak, one of the three upcoming Redmi Note 9 series phones will have a 120Hz display.Like the Mi 10T series phones, the upcoming Redmi device will support variable refresh rates. Aside from a 120Hz screen, the upcoming budget phone is also tipped to feature a 108MP main camera.Earlier this week, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed in a post on Weibo that Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand will soon launch a budget Android phone with a 108MP camera. The tipster has now revealed some more information about the upcoming device in a new post.As per the tipster, the phone will have a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Like the company's flagship Mi 10T Pro, the phone is tipped to support variable refresh rates. Depending on the content, the phone will automatically lower the refresh rate to as low as ...

While the Exynos 990-powered model isn't as powerful as the Snapdragon 865 version, the Note 20 Ultra is a fantastic flagship.I've been using the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for nearly two months now. I like most things about the phone — the Mystic Bronze color is gorgeous, the matte texture at the back should be standard on all phones, there are no issues in day-to-day use, and the cameras are fantastic. But it's not all great: every few days, the phone freezes up and I'm reminded that this isn't the best possible version of the device.This is because of the unique way Samsung manufactures phones. Unlike other brands, Samsung sells two versions of its flagships every year — a model powered by Samsung System LSI's in-house Exynos chipset in most global markets, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon version aimed at the U.S. and Korea. Samsung has been doing this for over six years, and this model has allowed the brand to eke out much better margins.Therefore, the U.S. version of the Note 20 U...

Samsung nixes its traditionally included AKG wired earphones and goes 'Beyond.'What you need to knowA new report shows that Samsung may be bundling its next true wireless earbuds with every Galaxy S21 purchase.Based on a recent US trademark filing, the new wireless earbuds may be called the Samsung Galaxy Buds Beyond.The Galaxy S21 lineup is rumored to be announced on January 14, 2021.We recently reported that the Galaxy S21 series lineup of phones may have an abnormally early reveal on January 14, 2021. Now, a new report by SamMobile hints at even more exciting news regarding the new Samsung phones.According to the report, the upcoming Galaxy Buds Beyond wireless earbuds may come bundled with every Galaxy S21 purchase. Every Galaxy S20 came with wired AKG earphones, and while that felt like a good inclusion, bundling true wireless earbuds is even better. Considering that the Galaxy Buds Beyond may be a follow-up to the $150 Galaxy Buds+, bundling them with the Galaxy S21...

Will a new name and new look make users interested?What you need to knowSamsung may be overhauling its news feed once again after Bixby Home and Samsung Daily.The new Samsung Free features a three-tab navigation structure.Users may be able to access Samsung Free through the One UI beta program.Once upon a time, Samsung had Bixby Home. It was the smartphone giant's answer to Google Feed, which normally sits to the left of the home screen. Then, as interest in Bixby waned, Samsung rebranded to Samsung Daily, adding some improvements to make the card-based news feed more useful. Apparently, their efforts resulted in little yield, because the feed is once again being rebranded — and completely revamped.XDA Developers spotted a notice on Reddit informing users that Samsung was retiring Samsung Daily for a newer, more streamlined experience called Samsung Free. The feed will apparently do away with the card-based view of the previous iterations and feature a multi-tab navigat...

2020 was an important year for 5G. 2021 will be the year of 5G growth.What you need to knowQualcomm announced fiscal Q4 earnings on Wednesday.Revenues were up all around as 5G smartphone sales increase.The outlook for 2021 includes a projected 500 million 5G smartphones shipped.Qualcomm stock rallied more that 13% in after-hours trading following the release of a better-than-expected earnings report. The San Diego-based chip giant posted fiscal Q4 earnings on Wednesday that beat Wall Street's expectations.The company reported earnings of $1.45 per share on revenues of $6.5 billion. This was above the expected $1.17 per share and $5.96 billion in revenues that analysts predicted. Qualcomm's chip segment, which represents the company's largest in sales and includes revenues from headset, IoT, automotive, and radio, raked in $4.87 billion in sales, an increase of 38% in sales when compared to the same quarter last year. Despite a seemingly volatile year for smartphone sales,...

Walmart's first major Black Friday event starts today! Hooray! Grab the Instant Pot Viva 9-in-1 6-quart programmable pressure cooker on sale for $49 when the deals go live at 7 p.m. Eastern. Don't be surprised if this deal goes really fast as Instant Pot deals tend to be big sellers on Black Friday. Set up a reminder and be prepared to move when it goes live. Before dropping to the deal price, the Viva's going for $100. That's 50% off the price for Black Friday.Instant Pot Viva 6-quart 9-in-1 pressure cookerKicking off with the first of many Walmart Black Friday sales events this month, this Instant Pot pressure cooker will drop down to this low price at 7 p.m. Eastern tonight. Grab it while you can because it won't last long!$49 at WalmartInstant Pot has a lot of different models at this point with new ones coming out all the time. You can see that even among the other product lineups it's hard to find any of them that are just as versatile for such a low price as today'...

With deals season on the horizon, we're already starting to see enticing discounts on phones. The OnePlus 7T is still a fantastic phone a year after its launch, and right now you can get your hands on the device for just $350 from Woot. That's for the T-Mobile version, but you can use it on other GSM networks, and you're getting a brand new device with a one-year warranty.I've seen the OnePlus 7T go down to $399 in earlier deals, and the fact that it's now down to $350 makes it a downright steal. As a reminder, OnePlus launched the phone last year for $599, and had it on sale for $499 following the launch of the OnePlus 8 series. The unlocked model sold out shortly thereafter, but the T-Mobile version is still available, and you can pick it up on OnePlus website for $449. But if you head on over to Woot, you can get the same phone for just $350.OnePlus 7TThe OnePlus 7T still has a lot to offer in 2020. The Snapdragon 855+ chipset is just as powerful as the 865, you get a vibr...

At 7 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 4, Walmart's first of several Black Friday sales events begins! And one of the deals going live will be the JLab Audio Studio active noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones for just $30. These are normally $60 headphones, and they're still going for that price at other retailers like Best Buy. Now they're going for half the price, and you know since it's a Black Friday deal that it's going to sell out quick. Be prepared!JLab Audio Studio ANC Bluetooth headphonesThis deal goes live at 7 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 4. It may or may not sell out quickly so if you're interested, better set a reminder on your phone. The price is half off the regular cost of the headphones and one of the best deals we've ever seen.$30 at WalmartIt's amazing how inexpensive certain technologies have gotten recently. Active noise-cancelling used to be the sort of tech that was an absolute luxury to have and would set you back hundreds. Even Bluetooth was a lot less accessible at ...

HMD Global's first 5G phone is making its way to Verizon.What you need to knowNokia is preparing to launch the Nokia 8 V 5G UW.The phone is slated for a November 9 announcement going off a now-deleted YouTube live stream.As the branding indicates, this is likely a variant of the Nokia 8.3 5G which went on sale last month.The Nokia 8.3 5G has already been made available for sale in America, but a version built for Verizon wireless may just be on its way. Dubbed the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, HMD Global had started a countdown to a live stream for a virtual event on YouTube before pulling it shortly after (spotted via Android Police).If things are as they appear, the Nokia 8 V 5G will follow the same path as other Verizon UW phones. You may recall the Galaxy A71, LG Velvet, and Pixel 4 5G phones making their way to Verizon over the summer. It'll come with mmWave support, it may have some small spec tweaks, and Verizon may request an exclusive colorway to differentiate its variant as ...

Black Friday starts right now if you're a Walmart shopper. Instead of holding all of its deals until the end of November, it has instead opted to spread out its deals across the month this year meaning you can get a head start on your holiday shopping and maybe even avoid going into a store at all during Black Friday.If you're in the market for a robot vacuum deal this year, one unmissable deal just kicked off at Walmart that offers the Eufy RoboVac 25C for just $99. This vacuum has been going for $149 recently and as much as $250 before that so getting it for under $100 is a total steal. the deal is only available for a few days or while supplies last, so don't wait on it.Eufy RoboVac 25C Robot Vacuum CleanerIt's 2020 so you really shouldn't be vacuuming for yourself anymore. Thankfully, with this $50 discount on the Eufy RoboVac 25C, you don't have to! From 7pm ET on November 4, you can score it for just $99. It's capable of vacuuming for 100 minutes and has suction power o...

Walmart's first huge Black Friday sales event kicks off today, Nov. 4. While some of the deals will last for a few days and through to the next event later in the month, some of these deals are going to go fast. Like... zoom zoom... spam that "Add to Cart" button fast. One of the those deals is this Onn. 42-inch 1080p Roku TV. Starting at 7 p.m. Eastern this evening, the TV is going to be just $88. That's a ridiculously low price for such a large screen. To put how inexpensive that is into perspective, Walmart currently has a 32-inch Onn. TV at only 720p resolution going for $20 more. Get ready for this one because even if it's not the best TV on the planet, you can't tell me you couldn't do something with a 42-inch screen for under $100.That's not the only TV going on sale tonight, either. At the same time as the 42-inch screen, there will be a 65-inch 4K Onn. Roku TV going on sale for $228. If you need to upgrade your size and resolution, this is the way to go. Chances are you won'...

This year's Black Friday shopping events are going to be a little different — but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Retailers are planning to kick off their fall sales earlier than usual with deals being spread throughout November meaning Black Friday-worthy deals will be available sooner.Walmart's Black Friday sale is one of the first to get underway with a whole host of deals going live today. Its 'Deals for Days' promotion spans three events in November, the first of which kicks off on November 4 at 7pm ET. That means there are several online-only deals going live tonight with a bunch more appearing online and in-store on November 7.We've rounded up the best deals from this first Deals for Days event below to make things easy for you. Event 2 will follow on November 11 with a focus on electronics, like TVs, computers, and tablets, with more deals launching online and in-store on November 14.Walmart will then wrap up its Deals for Days promotion with a third event that begi...

The first of Walmart's several Black Friday sales events starts today, Nov. 4. Tonight the deals go live at 7 p.m. Eastern, and one of the deals you'll want to be ready for is this MSI GF65 Thin gaming laptop that's going to be down to a low price of just $799. The laptop's normal price is $979 so you're saving $180 with this deal. It's already easily worth that $979 price, so getting it for $799 is just a steal.MSI GF65 Thin gaming laptop | $180 offThe MSI GF65 Thin is a fantastic entry-level gaming laptop, and it's going to be $180 off for a limited time in this online doorbuster. The sales start at 7 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 4. Grab it while you can because it will sell out fast.$799 at WalmartBefore we even get into the specifications, one of the things that makes the GF65 Thin a gaming laptop and one of the reasons MSI's entry-level laptops are held in such high regard is that the laptop is upgradeable. It might not come with the most power right out of the box, but you ...

Samsung largely dominates the Android tablet space with a great device at nearly every price point, ranging from the ultra-affordable to more luxury tiers. The Galaxy Tab A sits somewhere in the middle, with reasonably powerful specs and a large, bright display at a fair value — and thanks to early Black Friday sales, it's currently available for 40% off, making it a very difficult deal to pass up on.Big, bright screenSamsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" (2019) | 40% off at Best BuyThe Galaxy Tab A is an excellent mid-range tablet with a bright, large screen for watching movies and playing games. There's plenty of room to multitask as well, making it ideal for all types of users.$200 at Best Buy$199 at Walmart $230 at B&HSitting at just $200, the Galaxy Tab A offers a sharp 10.1-inch display that's perfect for watching movies, playing games, and casual browsing. It also packs the Exynos 7904 processor and 128GB of internal storage — expandable via microSD, of course.With...

I freaking love this Roborock!I started using a Roborock S6 in my home last year and I instantly fell in love with it. They're among the best robot vacuums and are definitely worth purchasing when at a regular price. But right now, select Roborocks are on sale thanks to some Black Friday robot vacuum deals that have select units selling for 35% off. That means the Roborock S6 is selling for only $420 instead of $650. Getting an amazing robot vacuum this cheap is definitely a steal. You should pick one up while the deal lasts.But you might be asking, Rebecca, what makes these vacuums so great anyways? I'm more than happy to tell you. Roborocks all have an intelligent design that gets them to clean your rooms in an orderly back and forth fashion. That means you'll always come out to perfect vacuum lines on your carpets, rugs, and hard floors, so you never have to worry about it missing sections of your home.The perfect cleanerRoborock S6$420 at AmazonLeaves perfect vacuum...

Black Friday is home to seemingly endless deals. Whether it be video games, televisions, kitchen appliances, or anything else in between, chances are you can find some sort of discount for it during this time of year.That's also the case when it comes to Android phones, with Black Friday 2020 already offering quite a few noteworthy savings. Joining the list of Android deals this Black Friday is the TCL 10L, which is on sale right now.The TCL 10L normally sells for $250, but if you clip a free coupon before checkout on Amazon, you can instantly save $40 — bringing the final price down to just $210. For a phone that's already very affordable without any extra discounts, this is incredibly tempting.So much valueTCL 10L | $40 off at AmazonBuying a new Android phone doesn't have to break the bank, as evident by this Black Friday deal for the TCL 10L. The phone's retail price is already pretty affordable at $250, but clipping a free coupon can make it yours for just $210....

We know that Apple's second-gen AirPods are going to drop in price in Walmart's early Black Friday sale, but Amazon is getting out ahead of that with its own AirPods price drop.Right now, you can score a set of the popular true wireless earbuds for just $99 there, a savings of $60. That's the lowest we've ever seen them go there and a deal worth snagging if you want a pair.With the second-generation AirPods, you get the H1 chip inside instead of the W1 of the first-gen model, which still offers the same easy pairing but also enables features like the ability to have your SMS messages read to you while the headphones are in use. They have support for Siri, so you can use "Hey Siri" to request changes to songs, volumes or make calls and get directions. They can also be double-tapped to skip a song.You'll get about 5 hours of listening time, or 3 hours of talk time on a single charge, but they come inside of the AirPods charging case, which will net you multiple charges for more t...

The best wireless chargers for the Galaxy Note 20 are consistent, stylish, and speedy. They should never make you guess whether your phone is lined up properly, nor should they leave you waiting and waiting on a sluggish 5W charge instead of Samsung's Fast Charge wireless profiles. These are the best and brightest wireless chargers for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, whether you need something light and nimble for your cubicle at work or need a sturdy stand for your nightstand.Fastest speedSamsung 15W Fast Charge 2.0 Wireless Charger StandStaff pickThis is just about the only charger that actually charges the Note 20 at 15W, since most third-party 15W chargers use a different protocol than Samsung's Fast Charge 2.0.$60 at Amazon$60 at Best BuyCharge your way!Anker PowerWave AlloyWhile most wireless chargers are still powered by Qualcomm QuickCharge, this well-made Anker charger lets you use QC or Power Delivery, so basically any fast-charger in your house will work...

What you need to knowBefore the T-Mobile merger, Sprint was claiming subsidies for approximately 885,000 Lifeline subscribers even though they were not using the service.Sprint sold Lifeline service under the Assurance Wireless brand to low-income households and received a $9.25 subsidy for most subscribers.Sprint was required to remove customers that weren't using the service after 30 days of inactivity due to the non-usage rule.T-Mobile will need to pay $200 million to the U.S. treasury due to Lifeline rule violations by Sprint. An Enforcement Bureau investigation for the FCC found that Sprint was claiming subsidies for approximately 885,000 Lifeline subscribers even though they were not using the service. This move, prior to the merger with T-Mobile, was in violation of a non-usage rule which required Sprint to de-enroll subscribers that did not use their service in the past 30 days with a 15-day notice. This as well as other rules were put in place to prevent wasting taxp...

Thankfully, Sony has made the backup process extremely easy for PlayStation 4 users. Whether you're fully wiping your console or simply backing-up as a precaution, all you need is a PlayStation Plus subscription or a USB thumb drive to backup your save data on the PS4.Products used in this guideUpload saves to the cloud: 12 Months of PlayStation Plus ($60 at Amazon)Copy and store your saves: 64GB SanDisk Extreme Go USB Drive ($20 at Amazon)How to access PlayStation Plus cloud storageFor $60 you can purchase a year's subscription to PlayStation Plus if you are not already a member. Along with the free games you can download every month, and the ability to play online with friends, PS Plus members have access to Sony's cloud storage. You can upload your save data to the cloud and be sure that you will have access to it for as long as you are a member.To upload your save data:Navigate to your PlayStation 4 settings menu.Click on Application Saved Data Management to acce...

Screenwise Meter was a low-key app that became the center of a brief dispute between Apple and Google.What you need to knowGoogle is ending its Audience Measurement program.It's also killing the associated Screenwise Meter app that granted the company access to user data in return for rewards. Users have until December 2nd to redeem all their remaining rewards.Google is killing off Screenwise Meter, an app that it used to track user engagement with their screens, hence the name. It was an audience engagement program that rewarded users 18 and above with gift cards. Users would in turn provided the company with valuable data.The app is now being killed off by December 2nd, and Google is encouraging all users to retrieve their rewards by that time (via Android Police).A Google page for the program now reads: Audience Measurement has ended Since the end date, you haven't been metered or earned reward points. We emailed you to let you know that Audience Measur...

Upgrading to a bigger or better TV doesn't have to come at a huge expense. In fact, right now you can score TCL's 55-inch 4K Smart Android TV (Series 4) on sale at Best Buy for just $249.99 thanks to a one-day discount that saves you $150 instantly. Since this TV is a Best Buy-exclusive, you won't find it or this discount available anywhere else. Best Buy offers free shipping with its purchase.TCL's 4 Series 4K Android TV features Ultra HD picture quality and access to all of your favorite streaming apps without needing to plug in any additional devices, from Netflix and Hulu to Disney+, Prime Video, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. It also allows for easy input switching to your cable box, gaming console, and other devices all on one unified home screen. There's even a built-in tuner if you have an antenna connected.This TV has the Google Assistant built-in so you can control compatible smart home devices, get the answers to your questions, and more using the included Voice Remote, ...

If you want to stay mentally sharp as the years pass, it's important to keep using your mind. CogniFit helps you track and train your cognitive skills, and you can currently get a 12-month Premium subscription for just $49.99.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hC2mVAGg_pUThe effects of time on your body are quite easy to see. But what about your brain? You might not notice a slow deterioration in your thinking abilities over time.Using a range of tasks and games, CogniFit monitors changes to your mind. Based on the latest neuroscience research, the app looks at 23 different cognitive skills.You can then strengthen any area through mental exercises. This could be concentration, coordination, memory, perception, or reasoning. The training is also personalized, based on preferences and your age.Using CogniFit every day is a great way to maintain mental sharpness. Users agree — the app is rated at 4.4 stars on Android and iOS.One year of Premium access is worth $119, but you can ge...

Thursday Night Football will be a tale of overcoming injuries. Both the 49ers and Packers, like a lot of teams this year, have faced an inordinate amount of sidelined players due to injuries. The question is which team can push through and relay on their second and third string to show up?On the Niners side, George Kittle and Jimmy Garoppolo are both out for Thursday. Garoppolo suffered an ankle sprain last week against the Seahawks which will take him out of the spotlight on Thursday, but it is unclear how much longer the injury will keep him from playing. It's likely the San Francisco quarterback has been hurt all along and has just been playing through the pain. Possibly more critical is the loss of Kittle for at least eight weeks with a broken bone in his foot.The Packers have a chance to capitalize if running back Aaron Jones and receiver Allen Lazard can be healthy enough for Thursday's matchup. Linebacker Christian Kirksey may also make it back too if Green Bay is lucky. T...

One of the biggest reasons to buy a high-end phone is for the camera. Whether through computational processing or the use of as many lenses as possible, phones are taking good enough photos these days that most people don't even consider a dedicated camera. Luckily, there are plenty of options for people that want effortless point-and-shoot style photography, as well as those who want to go more in-depth or have different needs in a phone beyond the camera. The best Android camera is on the Google Pixel 5 because it's simple to use yet produces amazing photos in all conditions.Point and shootGoogle Pixel 5Staff pickIf you want the very best camera experience you can get on an Android phone, the Pixel 5 is what you need to buy. The 12MP primary and 16MP ultra-wide sensors might not sound all that impressive, but when combined with Google's unmatched image processing, you end up with a phone that takes incredible pictures every time you press the shutter button. Day or night,...

The Pixel 5's display gap is just a normal part of the design, Google explained.What you need to knowSome Pixel 5 units presented with display gaps shortly after launch.It was feared that this could compromise the build quality of the device, leading to issues with the advertised dust and water resistance.Google today says there's nothing to worry about.Google's Pixel 5 just launched last month to mostly positive reviews, but some news threatened to put a dampener on that. Some Pixel 5 owners reported their phones had a gap between the display and the body, leading to build quality and durability concerns. Some buyers even returned their phones only to find the gap present on their new device.After doing some investigation, Google says that it's nothing to worry about. Writing on the original complaint thread, a Google community specialist said: We've had a chance to investigate units from customers and, combined with our quality control data from the factory, we can ...

The best cheap NAS (network-attached storage) enclosure is one that gives you all the features that you'd look for in an internet-connected storage drive for less. Ideally, it should be able to back up the data and photos on all devices on your home network, play your media collection across devices, and provide adequate storage for all your data needs. There are plenty of great options that do just that, but our favorite is the Synology DiskStation DS220j, which is a great starter model if you're looking to upgrade your home network.1. Synology DiskStation DS220j: Best OverallIf you're looking to build a NAS for backing up data from all the phones and Windows and macOS machines in your house or storing your audio and media library, Synology is the ideal place to start. The brand sells dozens of enclosures across all price points, but if you're looking at a budget model to get started, the DiskStation DS220j is a great option.The DS220j has two drive bays, and each bay can ac...

Chances are you're going to spend a lot of your Black Friday shopping surfing the large retailers with huge inventories, but if you want a private sale that features some of the best smartphones around, check out the OnePlus Black Friday sale that includes free stuff, bundles, and the possibility to save hundreds of dollars. Every purchase of the OnePlus 8 Pro or the OnePlus 8T comes with a free pair of OnePlus Buds true wireless earbuds. Those are worth $80, so that's good savings right there. You can also get a free protective case if you decide to go with the less expensive OnePlus 8. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are both discounted by $100, too.There's even an unlisted bundle deal that can really save you some money. If you buy the OnePlus 8T you can buy a second one and get half off the price. That's $373 off the total right there, but then you also get a free pair of wireless earbuds with each phone. That's another $160 in value for the deal. You'll end up paying a total of $1,123.5...

It's not always easy to find Black Friday phone deals that are worth the purchase, but if you're planning on shopping anywhere this year, Verizon should be at the top of your list. Whether you're a Verizon member already or thinking of switching, this carrier offers some of the best Android Black Friday deals, as well as the best iPhone Black Friday deals. Verizon is considered to be one of the best wireless carriers in the U.S., especially in terms of LTE performance, though it's also one of the more expensive options. However, with great Black Friday offers come some pretty big savings to consider.Verizon Black Friday 2020Verizon Black Friday adVerizon Black Friday hoursBest Black Friday deals at VerizonBYOD dealFree $450 Verizon eGift CardNew Verizon customers can score a $450 Verizon eGift Card for free when you switch to Verizon, bring a phone you already own to use on the network, and sign up for an Unlimited plan. You can order a free SIM card online at Ver...

Surfshark is one of the best VPN providers out there, and it's also one of the most affordable which is kind of wild. With a solid feature set, great customer service, and reliable performance, you'd normally expect the price to be pretty high but you can actually grab a Surfshark VPN subscription for just $2.49 per month.The service offers over 1,000 servers across 60+ different countries and your subscription can be used on an unlimited number of devices at once. That's something that most VPN providers don't allow you to do, so there's a lot to like with Surfshark.Today's best Surfshark VPN deals, pricing, and discounts Plan Length Discount Monthly Cost Total Price 1 Month 0% $12.95 $12.95 at Surshark 6 Months 50% $6.49 $38.94 at Surfshark 24 Months 81% $2.49 $59.76 at SurfsharkWhen looking at VPNs, security should always be your first concern and Surshark has you covered with AES-256-GCM encryption, IKEv2, private DNS, leak prote...

Whether you're planning an international trip or you just prefer not to be financially tied to your carrier, it's never a bad idea to buy your next phone unlocked. These are the best unlocked phones Amazon sells, covering everything from the highest-end flagships to the absolute cheapest phone for someone on a tight budget.The bestSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraStaff pickThe Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one of the most versatile and powerful phones on the market. You get top-end specs across the board, plus all of the hardware features you expect: an incredible 120Hz display, waterproofing, bilateral wireless charging, a microSD card slot, and of course, the S Pen. The 108MP primary camera is incredible, and the 5X telephoto can reach up to 50X with digital zoom.$1,100 at Amazon$1,100 at Best Buy $1,100 at B&H Best under $800Samsung Galaxy S20 FEThe Galaxy S20 FE offers incredible value, bringing the core Samsung flagship experience to a more affordable price. You...

Covering more groundJabra Elite 85t$230 at Amazon $230 at Best BuyProsSolid hybrid ANC performanceGreat sound qualityImproved call qualityComfortable fitResponsive controlsWireless charging caseConsLarger frameMore proprietary ear tipsLarger and heavier caseJabra didn't necessarily reinvent its super popular true wireless earbuds, but it did take the Elite 85t to another level by including features people came to expect for an "elite" pair of headphones. The sum of all their parts make these earbuds easy to like, and worthy of being in the conversation among the best true wireless earbuds.Leaving things openSamsung Galaxy Buds Live$140 at Amazon $140 at Best Buy $140 at WalmartProsGood audio qualityLong-lasting battery lifeExtremely useful companion appSupports Qi wireless chargingActive noise cancelationConsTouch controls can be finickyCertain features exclusive to Samsung phonesDesign can be polarizingSamsung did conceptu...

Need a nice affordable pair of headphones that can withstand the wear and tear of the gym? The Anker Soundcore Spirit X Bluetooth in-ear headphones are down to $16.99 with code 93XPX73 at Newegg. Without the code, they sell for $26 and that's the same price you'll find them going for at other retailers like Amazon. Shipping is free.The Soundcore Spirit X are some of the best cheap wireless earbuds around, especially for use at the gym. They have Anker's SweatGuard technology, which is specially designed to resist sweat. They are IPX7 rated, too, to resist other sources of water like rain or getting splashed by the pool. You definitely don't have to worry about water with these earphones.Plus, the headphones have 10mm dynamic drivers, which means you'll get powerful sound to help drown out the noise of the gym or subway if you're heading to work. The headphones do have passive noise isolation, too, so you can actually get even more drawn into your music and not the world around yo...

It's safe to say that Motorola has failed with its Android 10 rollout schedule.Android 11 released two months ago, but the fact that we're still talking about the Android 10 update for Motorola phones suggests how far the manufacturer has fallen in recent times with software updates.Under Lenovo's tutelage, Motorola's software update efforts have been put on the backburner. The brand used to make the best cheap phones and set the standard for timely software updates, but in the last three years that goodwill has been eroded as Motorola reneged on updates to phones like the Moto Z2 Force, the Moto E5 series, and more. Instead of delivering two platform updates and three years of security updates, Motorola now provides just one platform update and security updates "every other month."Motorola even tried to enforce the single platform update policy on its 2020 flagship, the $999 Edge+. After intense backlash, Motorola is now promising two platform updates for the device.In addit...

It wasn't too long ago that we named the OnePlus 7T "the best of Android for under $600", but thanks to a one-day-only sale at Woot right now, it's becoming the best of Android for less than $400. Woot has the unlocked OnePlus 7T on sale today for only $369.99. You'll even score free shipping with the purchase if you log in with your Amazon Prime account.This unlocked smartphone is suitable for use on GSM networks such as T-Mobile and AT&T. It's not intended to be used on CDMA networks like Verizon. You can choose between Glacier Blue and Frosted Silver colors.The OnePlus 7T is equipped with a large 6.55-inch display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 955+ octa-core processor. Along with 8GB RAM, it offers 128GB storage capacity and a sizeable 3800mAh battery to keep it powered all day long without needing to charge it. While it doesn't feature wireless charging capability, it does include the ability to fast charge at up to 30W. Along with running Android 10, this device runs OxygenO...